KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — In recent years, there has been headline after headline of well known Black male entertainers who have died before age 60. From actor Chadwick Boseman to singer D’Angelo, the deaths have been surprising. They have also reignited conversations in the Black community about preventable health issues, especially in Black men.
For Tennova Family Medicine physician Dr. Eddie Brown, improving the health outcomes of Black men is personal. He tells men in the community that going to the doctor is bigger than just checking off the box of things that need to be done. He tells them their health is their wealth.
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“Your legacy. So, if you don’t get proper screenings, how are your children going to know what things they need to look for or to be aware of? Your loved ones, how are you going to provide for them if you’re not able to provide for yourself?” Brown said.
Black men have the lowest life expectancy of all major male ethnicity groups. Ignoring preventative healthcare like annual physicals or colonoscopies can have devastating consequences…